Race and Imperialism: Iraq Now and the Philippines Then (Download)
William L. Katz presents the occupation of Iraq from the perspective of the 1898 US invasion of the Philippines and the murderous colonial rule that lasted for 12 years. The racism, cruelty and economic greed the US brought with it became the template for the 20th century imperialist interventions. Recorded by Roger Leisner at the Brecht Forum in New York City. (May 8, 2006)

Black Indians Explore Challenges of “Hidden Heritage” (Download)
NPR radio show “Tell Me More” concluded its observance of National Native American Heritage Month with a look at the struggle of some African Americans for acceptance by those whom they consider kin. Host Michel Martin spoke with William L. Katz and Shonda Buchanan, an English professor, who is of North Carolina and Mississippi Choctaw Indian ancestry. (November 30, 2010)

About William Loren Katz

William Loren Katz is the author of Black Indians and 40 other books on African American history. His research, writing and lectures have earned widespread praise from noted scholars such as John Hope Franklin, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., John Henrik Clarke, Howard Zinn, James M. McPherson, Alice Walker, Cornel West, Ivan Van Sertima, Betty Shabazz and Dr. Ralph Bunche.

African Print Collection

Learn more about Katz's collection of 230 antique engravings, which he discovered during his extensive travels to conduct research for books like Black Indians and The Black West. The collection, which includes color and black and white images, is available for purchase.

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"Let me say it to your face. You have made a tremendous contribution to African American history."
—Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Harvard University